John Guernsey

Originally from southern California, artist, John Guernsey, moved to Georgia in 1993, and began a full time art career in 2006. Developing his drawing skills in college and workshop study, he now concentrates primarily on landscape painting. Most of his work is 'en plein air', although he is gradually increasing the output of larger studio paintings. His work reveals a keen observance of atmosphere and light and is inspired not only by nature, but by city life as well. architecture as well. Mr. Guernsey maintains a busy schedule of workshops around the southeast, and regularly participates in nationally ranked plein air festivals throughout the country.
Best of Show - Olmsted Park (GA) Plein Air Festival 2019
Best of Show - Los Gatos Plein Air Festival 2019, 2017
Best of Show - Richmond (VA) Plein Air Festival 2013
Award of Excellence - 'Carmel (CA) Plein Air F
estival 2017, 2016, 2014
Best of Show - Olmsted Park (GA) Plein Air Festival 2019
Best of Show - Los Gatos Plein Air Festival 2019, 2017
Best of Show - Richmond (VA) Plein Air Festival 2013
Award of Excellence - 'Carmel (CA) Plein Air F
estival 2017, 2016, 2014